Senior Broker Specialist

About the Role

Vela Insurance Services provides specialized Excess and Surplus Lines Casualty and Professional Liability insurance solutions in the following market segments: Construction, Specialty Casualty, & Professional Liability. We offer national service and local knowledge to our exclusive wholesale broker network and the businesses they serve.

This forward-facing role puts you at the center of new business growth, giving you ownership of broker relationships, market strategy, and portfolio performance within the E&S construction space. As a Broker Specialist / Construction Underwriter, you’ll act as both a trusted underwriting expert and a strategic partner to wholesale brokers—driving profitable new business, influencing product direction, and representing the company in the marketplace.

Responsibilities

• Own new business production by serving as the lead underwriter for your assigned market segment.
• Build and deepen broker relationships through proactive engagement, strategic planning, and in-person visits.
• Act as the primary point of contact for assigned wholesale brokers, delivering responsive service and thoughtful underwriting guidance.
• Partner cross-functionally with internal underwriting and support teams to deliver timely, competitive, and customized solutions.
• Negotiate pricing and terms to secure profitable, sustainable business.
• Manage and grow a robust new-business pipeline, consistently meeting or exceeding production goals.
• Support renewal retention efforts and contribute to long-term portfolio health.
• Shape efficiency, productivity, and decision-making by leveraging technology and AI tools.
• Contribute to underwriting growth strategies by monitoring rate adequacy, productivity metrics, and portfolio performance.
• Provide insight on underwriting guidelines and product enhancements based on market trends and broker feedback.
• Represent the organization at industry events, broker meetings, and conferences.
• Travel regularly to strengthen relationships and drive market presence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Insurance, Risk Management, or a related field (preferred).
• 5–8+ years of experience in E&S underwriting or broker-facing insurance sales.
• Proven success in new business production and relationship management demonstrating strong negotiation, communication, and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of E&S market dynamics and wholesale broker distribution.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.

Benefits

• Eligible to participate in annual discretionary bonus.
• Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Wellness, Paid Time Off.
• 401(k) and Profit-Sharing plans.

Pay

This role includes a base salary range between $130,000 - $150,000. The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment.

Location: Atlanta, GA or Chicago, IL. Remote work eligible.

Sponsorship not offered for this role.